Donald asks…
is there a limit to the intensity of exercise during pregnancy?
is there a limit to the types of exercise i can do during my terms?
i generally ran 1 hr a day, 5 or 6 days a week, preconception.
i know that i don’t want to stress my knees and ankles, so i have altered from running to speed walking. but i don’t feel like that is enough. is it safe to go longer? up to 2ish hours the same 5 or 6 days a week. and i really wana do crunches….but i assume that is out??
Linlee answers:
Whoa girl slow down! It’s ok to tone it down a little bit! Just don’t do anything that is uncomfortable. I would say it’s safe to run until you start showing; and do NOT push yourself. When you start to feel tired it’s time to stop. Crunches are probably ok also until you start showing. I assume you aren’t showing yet since it’s practically impossible to do crunches anyway when you are. For the entire pregnancy: Walking is good, and going up and down stairs, and swimming. Squats are excellent too; you will need extra strength in your pelvic area and your thighs for giving birth.
Just don’t be too restrictive on your weight gain–generally it’s not healthy for the baby if you gain less than 25 pounds(unless you’re overweight which I assume you’re not with all that running).
Maria asks…
Is it ok to exercise during pregnancy?
I dont mean jog 10miles around the block and pump iron but cycling, squats etc, or can you tell me what type of exercise is ok?
Linlee answers:
What ever you were doing before you can continue, except where a fall may hurt the baby, like a tread mill. If you were treadmilling you can alternate to rowing, I did that when I had by last child, it was great. Swimming is the best thing to do though, as your balance will not come into play. The rapid weight gain and recentering of your center of gravity can make things like cycling not a great idea.
Sandra asks…
How Much and What Type of Exercise Are You Doing During Pregnancy?
Linlee answers:
My husband and I take walks most evenings, and I’ve done a lot of swimming over the summer. Now that swim season is almost over for around here I’ll probably get a prenatal workout DVD.
Carol asks…
Question about exercise during pregnancy?
Ok. Well when I was pregnant with my now 2 yr old daughter I gained alot of weight (I went from 115lbs to 178lbs). I’m thinking (hoping) I might be pregnant but it’s too soon to test. I worked really hard losing all that weight (I’m back down to 117 finally). Is it safe to exercise while pregnant? I’m not going to try not to gain weight or anything, don’t worry. I just don’t want to gain 53 lbs again. I want to gain a healthy amount. I’m not talking about running or doing crunches or anything, but like maybe something like riding a stationary exercise bike a few times a week and going for walks… I also heard something about prenatal pilates… I was going to look into that. But anyway, my main question is: Is it ok to exercise when pregnant? What are some types of exercises that you recommend? Thanks alot! (Oh and just so you know I’m not bone skinny or anything. My weight now is healthy. I’m just short… only 5’3 and my doctor told me that the ideal weight for women is 100lbs for the first 5 foot + 5 lbs for each inch over 5 foot. So my ideal weight is 115lbs… but I’m close enough lol. I just didn’t want you to think I’m some anorexic girl obsessed with weight! Thanks!)
Linlee answers:
Short? Huh? I am a 4’10″ so you don’t have to worry about a thing – I am can’t even wear heels anymore. Lol.
Anyway, exercise is absolutely safe during pregnancy (unless you have been placed on strict bed-rest, that it), and it is important to keep fit for labour and looking after a newborn.
The important thing is to keep it low-impact and low-balance. Walking, swimming and pregnancy yoga are great. I used to train for triathlons, so cut that down to walking and swimming as soon as I found out I was pregnant. Walking is getting uncomfortable (I am 29 weeks pg with twins and it is getting hot outside!), but swimming is still very comfortable.
I don’t know what your work schedule is like, but maybe you could take your little girl out for walks (or push her in a pram), so that you can chat to her while you exercise? That way, she can get used to exercising with you and will be keen to head out with her new brother or sister too : )
Pregnancy is not the time to embark on a strenuous exercise regime, but it is a good time to ease into regular moderate exercise that you can continue after pregnancy.
Best of luck.
David asks…
exercise during pregnancy?
I am a total gym rat and compete in fitness/figure competitions. But now I am pregnant and am unsure about what kind of exercises are safe during pregnancy. Is it okay to still do weight training and what types of cardio is safe?
Linlee answers:
NO WEIGHTS st all you can have a miscarriage especialy the very first mnths in ur pregnancy. Ask your doctor what cardio is good to follow while being pregnant. Also walking is a HUGE PLUS while ur pregnant doctor’s actualy recommend it. So walk on the treadmill it should be good keeps u some what fit too and not just lazy and a couch potatoe throughout the whole 9 mnths
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